1999 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

First Place: S0102

Cash, Michele D. Grade 11, Santa Clara County
The Effects of Sound Barrier Design on Highway Noise Attenuation
Advisor: Dr. Allen Tucker
School: Lincoln (Abraham) High School, San Jose

Second Place: S0113

Smith, Kristina Grade 9, Kern County
A Study of the Influence of the Addition of Steel Reinforcing Fibers on the Strength and Ductility of Concrete Beams
Advisor: Mr. Bob Lewy
School: East Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield

Third Place: S0101

Carberry, Morgan P. Grade 11, San Diego County
Variances in Fibrous Paper Structure As Applied to Absorbency and Strength
Advisor: Mr. Jim Edwards
School: Mt. Everest Academy, San Diego

Honorable Mention: S0111

Perry, Mason B. Grade 9, San Bernardino County
How Can I Design, Construct and Operate a Homemade Snow-making Mechanism and Vary the Size of the Components to Maxim...
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Smith
School: Big Bear High School, Big Bear Lake